Hazards

The risk of undersea landslides and their potential to cause tsunamis along New Zealand’s east coast is being investigated by scientists aboard the German research vessel RV Sonne as part of a month-long international collaboration.

Research projects carried out under the Future Coasts programme

See reports produced to guide potential adaptation strategies in the Lower Waikato region.

The Te Puuaha case study uses causal diagrams to show how sea level rise impacts whaanau wellbeing, helping identify areas for action.

Storm-tide red alerts mark the highest king tides, crucial for emergency and coastal hazard managers to monitor.

A serious game simulating a coastal lowland scenario under climate change to support adaptation decision-making and community engagement.

Mapping migration space for coastal habitats under sea-level-rise

A risk screening tool that identifies the presence-absence of shallow groundwater.

NIWA is using machine learning to forecast flood inundation in a fraction of the time required to run physical models. 

Researchers created national sea-level risk profiles for populations, buildings, croplands & infrastructure under present & future climate scenarios.

Floods are New Zealand’s most frequent and costly natural disaster. Fast and accurate forecasting of flood impacts is crucial for reducing the risk to life, property, and infrastructure.

NIWA is using updated climate projections to help New Zealanders better understand climate-related risks.